Edit Consumable
Contents
1. Use Cases
Quick Links: Update Dimensions | Fix Name | Adjust Stock Quantity | Reassign Merchant
Scenario 1: Update Carton Dimensions
Situation: A supplier changed a carton's specification and the dimensions in the system need updating.
How to do it:
- Open the consumable detail page
- Click the "Edit" button
- Update the Length, Width, and Height
- The system recalculates the Volume automatically
- Click "Save"
Result: The dimensions are updated and the Volume is recalculated automatically.
Scenario 2: Fix the Consumable Name
Situation: The consumable name has a typo or needs to follow a new naming convention.
How to do it:
- Open the consumable edit page
- Update the Consumable Name
- Click "Save"
Result: The name is updated, making identification and searching easier.
Scenario 3: Adjust the Stock Quantity After Restocking
Situation: A newly purchased batch of cartons has arrived and the book quantity needs to be increased.
How to do it:
- Open the consumable edit page
- Enter the updated stock in "Quantity"
- Click "Save"
Result: The book quantity is updated; future shipments will deduct from it automatically.
Scenario 4: Reassign to Another Merchant
Situation: A carton originally registered under merchant A becomes a warehouse-shared material.
How to do it:
- Open the consumable edit page
- Select "Warehouse-owned" in the "Merchant" dropdown
- Click "Save"
Result: The consumable becomes warehouse-shared; packing for any Merchant can use it.
2. Feature Guide
When the consumable name has a typo, the barcode needs updating, the dimensions change, the stock quantity needs adjusting after restocking, or the owning Merchant needs to be reassigned — modify it here.
Quick Jump: Editable Fields | Action Buttons
2.1 Editable Fields
| Field | How to Modify | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant | Reselect the owner from the dropdown, or choose "Warehouse-owned" | After reassigning, make sure the barcode is unique within the new scope |
| Consumable Name | Update the name; recommended format "type + spec" | Required |
| Barcode | Enter a new barcode | Required; unique within the same Merchant |
| Length | Enter a new value in cm | Cannot be negative |
| Width | Enter a new value in cm | Cannot be negative |
| Height | Enter a new value in cm | Cannot be negative |
| Volume | Recalculated automatically from dimensions | Cannot be edited manually |
| Quantity | Enter the updated stock | Cannot be negative |
| Weight (kg) | Enter the consumable's weight | Cannot be negative |
| Price | Enter the price charged to the merchant | Optional |
| Cost | Enter the purchase cost | Optional |
2.2 Action Buttons
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Save | Saves the changes and jumps to the detail page |
| Cancel | Discards the changes and returns |
3. FAQ
3.1 FAQ
▪ Can the owning Merchant be modified?
Yes. Reselect the owner in the "Merchant" dropdown (a merchant or "Warehouse-owned"); the change takes effect after saving.
▪ Does changing the barcode affect history?
No. Past shipping records keep the original information; the new barcode only applies to future operations.
▪ Can the Volume be edited manually?
No. The Volume is auto-calculated from the dimensions and the field is read-only. To adjust the volume, modify the length, width, and height.
▪ What does the "barcode already taken" error mean?
Another consumable within the same Merchant (or the "Warehouse-owned" scope) already uses this barcode. Use a different barcode, or check whether you meant to edit the other record.
▪ Can the dimensions be left blank?
Yes. For consumables without fixed dimensions (tape, cushioning, etc.), the length/width/height fields can be left blank.
▪ Do changes take effect immediately?
Yes. After clicking "Save", the changes take effect immediately and future shipping operations use the new information.
3.2 Notices
⚠️ Important Reminders
- The Barcode must be unique within the same Merchant (or the "Warehouse-owned" scope)
- The Volume is auto-calculated and cannot be edited manually
- Changes take effect immediately after saving but do not affect past usage records
- Before adjusting the Quantity, verify the physical stock first
4. Related Features
| Feature | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Consumable Detail | View complete consumable information | Go |
| Consumables List | View all consumables | Go |
| New Consumable | Create a new consumable | Go |